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Tradescantia 'Sunshine Charm'

Also Known As

Sunshine Charm Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 20"
W: 15"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Tradescantia 'Sunshine Charm' plant details

Tradescantia 'Sunshine Charm' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia 'Sunshine Charm'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 15 IN wide, 20 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia 'Sunshine Charm'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

‘Sunshine Charm’ is the pretty in pink counterpart to ‘Sweet Kate’. The shocking gold foliage is subtly accented with little girl pink flowers. It’s interesting form and foliage colour makes it useful for contrasting with other perennials in part shade to part sun situations.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Add a little sunshine to your garden with this new spiderwort! Glowing gold foliage creates a lovely foil for the lavender-pink flowers. This vigorous grower is very long blooming and easy to grow. More floriferous and compact than 'Blue and Gold' ('Sweet Kate'). Holds gold color and does not burn in the sun. Place in areas of half to full sun and it will absolutely charm you!

By: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

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Gardening facts about Tradescantia 'Sunshine Charm' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia 'Sunshine Charm'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
Flower Color
- lavender
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

sun - mostly shade
regular - drought tolerant

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